Haynes and Sammy confident in West Indies squad selection for T20 World Cup
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- West Indies lead selector Desmond Haynes and white-ball head coach Daren Sammy expressed confidence in the squad selected for the ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup next month in the Caribbean and the United States.
- Haynes and Sammy officially announced the provisional 15-member squad on Friday, which includes uncapped pacer Shamar Joseph and left-handed batsman Shimron Hetmyer.
- Despite their relative lack of experience, both Haynes and Sammy believe the squad has the potential to replicate the success of previous title-winning teams.
- Desmond Haynes emphasized the team's preparation over the past year, stating, "This is a very good time in West Indies cricket...
- I believe that we’ve got a team that can win this World Cup." <h2>‘We know how to select winning teams’</h2> Daren Sammy echoed this sentiment, asserting, "We know how to select winning teams...
West Indies lead selector Desmond Haynes and white-ball head coach Daren Sammy expressed confidence in the squad selected for the ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup next month in the Caribbean and the United States.
Haynes and Sammy officially announced the provisional 15-member squad on Friday, which includes uncapped pacer Shamar Joseph and left-handed batsman Shimron Hetmyer. Despite their relative lack of experience, both Haynes and Sammy believe the squad has the potential to replicate the success of previous title-winning teams.
Desmond Haynes emphasized the team's preparation over the past year, stating, "This is a very good time in West Indies cricket... I believe that we’ve got a team that can win this World Cup."
‘We know how to select winning teams’
Daren Sammy echoed this sentiment, asserting, "We know how to select winning teams... What we’ve been able to do throughout the last year as a T20 group, the players we’ve exposed, has brought us to this moment."
The selection process focused on finding players to fit specific roles in the side, considering the nature of the format and the length of the tournament.
West Indies took a bold step by including uncapped pacer Shamar Joseph and left-handed batsman Shimron Hetmyer in their provisional 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup.
Joseph, 24, has limited experience in T20 cricket, while Hetmyer, 27, has faced challenges in recent international outings. Despite this, the selectors believe their inclusion adds depth and versatility to the squad.
Best chance
Desmond Haynes expressed optimism about West Indies' chances in the upcoming T20 World Cup, labeling it as their "best chance" to win the tournament. Haynes emphasized the team's readiness and urged support from fans across the Caribbean.
Daren Sammy emphasized the selectors' confidence in their ability to choose winning teams, citing their track record of success. He highlighted the importance of role definition in the squad selection process and expressed belief in the chosen players' readiness to perform.
West Indies will compete in Group 'C' of the T20 World Cup alongside Afghanistan, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Uganda. Their group stage matches will be held at various venues across the Caribbean, with their first two matches scheduled at the Guyana National Stadium.
